Import Coordinates Into Ranger Data Collector

Upload Survey Points into TDS Ranger Data Collector

1. Computer: a. Save survey point file that you want to upload to PNEZD comma delimiter file: [In Civil 3D: PointsExportFormatPNEZD comma delimiter file Destination select where you want to save file {landowner.csv}

2. Data Collector: a. Turn on Data collector and Start Survey Pro

b. Start new job for {landowner}. Save and exit Survey Pro but Keep data collector on.

c. Connect data collector to computer with USB cable

3. Computer: a. Start Microsoft Active Sync; Microsoft ActiveSync provides support for synchronizing data between a Windows-based desktop computer and Windows Mobile devices.

b. Answer “No” (or cancel) to “Set-up Partnership”

c. Go to File”Connection Settings”check “ON” the following:

d. Open “Explore” in Active Sync.

e. Open second “Explore” on computer so you can drag & drop or copy files from computer into the data collector.

Feb 2011 f. Copy the PNEZD comma delimiter file {landowner.csv} from the computer into the Survey Pro folder in the Data Collector: [Mobile Device][My windows mobile based device][Survey Pro Jobs]

4. Data Collector: a. Start Survey Pro and open job for {landowner}.

b. FileImport 

c. change [Type] to [*.csv] select {landowner.csv}

d. accept default layer or make new layer for imported points

e. Select: Delimitercomma Units  US Survey feet (or meters) CoordinatesPlane

f. NextColumns will be: Name column number is [1] for “Point number” Northing column is [2] Easting column is [3] Elevation column is [4] Description column is [5]

g. Finish – points will now be uploaded into job {landowner}.

Notes: 1. If the file you are importing has a “Point 1”, you will get a message saying that “there is an existing point with the same name but different coordinates” Answer “Yes” to replace the existing point with the new one.

2. If you have a Total Station Survey that you are importing, you can Copy the {landowner.job} and the {landowner.raw} files along with the PNEZD comma delimiter file {landowner.txt} file (Step 3.f.) from the computer into the Data Collector: [My windows mobile based device][Survey Pro Jobs]

If you do this you can eliminate Step 2.b. and Step 4.b. – g. Start Survey Pro OPEN or BROWSE to the {landowner.job} file. The job opens, and all your points are uploaded.

Feb 2011